About Squarcle
Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people‑oriented and pride ourselves on a people‑first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.
Job Overview
Management consulting is problem‑solving. Organisations today face many challenges that affect their ability to perform. With an ever‑changing landscape and the emergence of innovative technologies, firms need help to identify, design and implement the changes vital to their economic health. Our consultants supply their expertise to help clients attain their performance ambitions through proposed changes.
Reporting to a manager and working directly with the client, the Consultant Business Analyst provides independent expert advice to help identify and solve challenges, increase value and maximise business efficiency and profitability. The role involves working with the client’s senior leadership and support staff to create strategies, optimise processes and identify solutions that meet client needs. The role spans both project delivery and business development.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and securing buy‑in for the case for change and delivery approach, particularly within supply chain and operational transformation programmes.
- Understand client business objectives, challenges and industry trends.
- Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
- Contribute to engagement success by bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions through:
- Data collection and analysis: gather and analyse industry and market data to support business decisions.
- Requirement gathering: work closely with stakeholders to document business requirements.
- Process documentation: assist in documenting business processes and workflows.
- Support senior analysts and project managers in lifecycle activities.
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Assist in implementation of business solutions, including testing and feedback.
- Create and maintain reporting on project progress and performance metrics.
- Support the engagement manager across the consulting engagement’s life cycle (planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, content development, risk management).
- Contribute to project scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with client and team.
- Develop artefacts that support the presentation of solutions and plans using standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Deliver tasks to the quality standards and processes of the client and Squarcle, ensuring consistency with the Squarcle quality assurance process.
- Identify and pursue follow‑on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
- Support sales and bid processes as assigned by the Executive Director of Growth and Head of Consulting.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape.
- Provide guidance for junior consultants, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants.
- Share knowledge and best practices within the consulting team.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the consulting domain.
- Participate in professional development activities such as attending seminars and pursuing relevant certifications.
- Produce internal reporting and refine Squarcle methods.
- Support wider team activities such as knowledge sessions and recruitment.
Qualifications and Experience (Essential)
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) or higher in a related subject (Business Analytics, Business Management, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working as a Business Analyst.
- Core consulting skills: research, analysis, presentation and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and client/customer service skills.
- Aptitude for grasping new concepts and producing effective outputs.
- Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a growth mindset.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and self‑directed, independent contributor.
- Ability to structure and manage intensive workloads.
- Ability to lead teams.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must be prepared to apply for and pass security clearance before appointment.
Desirable
- Business Analyst qualification from BCS (Foundation or Practitioner level).
- Experience in the Defence sector.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Visio.
- High emotional intelligence for managing diverse clients and teams.
- Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives.
Benefits
- Generous leave package – 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday), increasing to 27 days after three years and 28 days after seven years, plus five extra days for five‑ and ten‑year anniversaries and additional leave for Reserve Forces and CFAV.
- Private medical insurance (after probation).
- Recognition and rewards: £1,000 referral bonus, performance‑related awards, milestone and life‑event hampers.
- Development & learning: annual training week abroad, funding for relevant qualifications.
- Travel & wellbeing: cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounted travel through funded railcards.
- Pension: contributions of 3% employer and 5% employee.
Working Hours
8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.
Important Information
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last five years and to obtain a Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it is not obtained, or if it is obtained with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer will be withdrawn. We reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer if the necessary security clearance is not obtained within six months. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background or race.
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